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State liaison assigned to Marion County following superintendent contract controversy

CHARLESTON — Marion County Schools avoiding becoming the latest school to be placed in a state of emergency or direct intervention by the West Virginia Board of Education, but it will be watched closely. The state Board of Education voted Wednesday during its regular monthly meeting in Charleston to direct State Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt to assign a liaison to Marion County Schools to ensure education officials there are executing corrective action plan following issues over the renewal of Marion County Schools Superintendent Donna Heston's contract. Alexandra Criner, ...

Picture This: Rising river

The Ohio River at Point Park in Parkersburg has risen some since heavy rains hit the area Tuesday. The area remains under a flood warning until 8 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Charleston, as flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. ...

Waterford Fair will go on with an eye on the weather

WATERFORD – The annual Waterford Community Fair will be going on as planned...for the most part. As heavy rains hit the area Tuesday and with a continuing chance of rain over the next few days, a flood watch remains in effect until 8 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Charleston. Officials with the Waterford Community Fair are going forward with the event at 19219 Ohio 339, Waterford, Ohio with some changes. The fair board has been meeting to determine what will happen and what won’t. “We are planning on doing everything we possibly can,” said Missy ...

MOV Film plans fall festival, podcast following $5,000 grant award

PARKERSBURG - MOV Film is preparing to expand its public programming this fall after receiving a $5,000 grant from the Ohio Arts Council, according to a release from the organization. The ArtsRISE grant will support MOV Film’s Appalachian Film Access and Workforce Initiative, the release said. The project period will run from Sept. 15 through June 30, 2027, and the organization’s proposal calls for approximately four free public film screenings and three panel discussions or presentations. According to the release, the grant can support eligible expenses including venue and ...

2026 Parkersburg Homecoming Events Schedule

PARKERSBURG - Point Park Friday, Aug. 14 * 5:30 p.m. - Opening Ceremony * 6-8 p.m - Kidsfest * 6:15-7:30 p.m. No Mic/Pickin sesh * 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Ben Jamn * 8 p.m. - Inaugural Parkersburg Karaoke Showdown * 9 p.m. - “Hoppers," movie showing * 9:30 p.m. - Jack Horton’s Dance Party Hits Saturday, Aug. 15 * 12:30 p.m. - Grand Parade * 2 p.m. - Server Races * 3 p.m. - Matthew Enoch * 3:30 p.m. - Luke Colombo * 4 p.m. - Waverly Run Bluegrass * 4:30 p.m. - Hot Dog Eating Contest * 5:15 p.m. - The Johnny Staats Project * 6 p.m. - Yo Yo Elite Baton and Show Corps * 6:30 ...

Excitement building for Homecoming entertainment

PARKERSBURG - Entertainment is the name of the game at the Parkersburg Homecoming Festival where Saturday will feature the renowned Queen of Bluegrass. Rhonda Vincent and the Rage will take the main stage at 8:30 p.m. for the headline act that precedes the 10 p.m. fireworks show “She’s ...